Jamal Murray has tallied 4.0 defensive boards per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's tallied in all games this year.The Denver Nuggets will likely see a spike in opportunities today from squaring off against the 3rd-quickest pace offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Thunder).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Nuggets rank 4thbest in in the NBA with 11.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 25 games.Jamal Murray will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home usually boosts player performance across the board.
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